Using Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe’s Understanding by Design as a framework, students will examine various theories of curriculum development from a historical and philosophical perspective. In addition, they will be asked to examine their personal beliefs and those of their school systems regarding curricular issues. Students will become familiar with current theories on curriculum and apply that knowledge to their own experiences as school professionals. They will learn tools and strategies which will able them to evaluate current practices in curriculum and instruction.
MAEL 663 Course Syllabus
Using Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe’s Understanding by Design as a framework, students will examine various theories of curriculum development from a historical and philosophical perspective. In addition, they will be asked to examine their personal beliefs and those of their school systems regarding curricular issues. Students will become familiar with current theories on curriculum and apply that knowledge to their own experiences as school professionals. They will learn tools and strategies which will able them to evaluate current practices in curriculum and instruction.Lesson 1
Curriculum mapping Power Point
Essential Questions
Mapping Evaluation process
Protocol analysis of maps
UBD template
Lesson 2
Learning Styles Power Point
Stage 2 assessment GRASP - GRASP form, blueprint and example
Learning Styles Inventories
Lesson 3
DIFFERENTIATION OF INSTRUCTION.ppt
Differentiation Handouts
Lesson 4
GRADING AND REPORTING STUDENT LEARNING POWER POINT.ppt
GRADING AND REPORTING QUESTIONNAIRE.doc
Guskey9 Rules.doc
Movement and Learning
Lesson 5